Do not share in other people’s sins and keep yourself pure (1 Tim 5:20) The Apostle Paul knew there could be no peace, and no healthy church, where sin was allowed to go unchecked. As we look around us, and even inside our churches, we see sin going unchecked. Paul had seen this too.Especially inContinue reading “Too big for our spiritual britches?”
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Hold on!
As I pick up my Bible again to I Timothy, here’s Timothy, he’s Paul’s prodigy. He’s wise beyond his years and well studied in the Scriptures. He is trusted with evangelizing and teaching in the early churches in Corinth and Thessalonica. Yet, Paul feels the need to warn Timothy with strong words, “I charge youContinue reading “Hold on!”
Pay the man!
“You know, if we just slide a little bit of that tithe money over here, our bathroom could be Pinterest perfect.” Oh, I’ve been tempted with such things as I think about allocation of finances. Have you? The Apostle Paul has been talking about the allocation of finances in the church (I Tim 5) HeContinue reading “Pay the man!”
A little confession
In First Timothy, Paul talks about benevolence. First, he makes it clear that a man is to provide for his own family. He is to work. (1 Tim 5:8) And your first thought might be, like I confess mine was— “they” need to reform those welfare programs. But hang on. Paul is getting into theContinue reading “A little confession”
Does your heart need a reset to hope this Monday morning?
The Apostle Paul is writing to Timothy about how the church should conduct itself, but his words in 5:6 cause me to pause. “But she who lives in pleasure is dead while she lives.” (1 Tim 5:6) She who lives for herself and her own pleasure is dead. Dead.Empty.Never satisfied. Living for ourselves, will neverContinue reading “Does your heart need a reset to hope this Monday morning?”
This has NOT changed.
Yesterday, the words of Hebrews 10:39 kept coming to me-“But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul.” We, who have faith, are not of those who shrink back. We are not of those who draw back. We are those who believe.AndContinue reading “This has NOT changed.”
Is God shaking us?
There’s part of me that wants the vote to go the way of conservatives, and values, and religious freedom. But there’s also a part of me (admittedly kind of shaking in her boots), that wants the Lord to do whatever it takes to help us love Him first. And maybe that includes shaking us toContinue reading “Is God shaking us?”
Those OTHER people
Dealing with people has always been hard. In fact, someone I know, jokes that “ministry would be great if it didn’t involve people.” Except, if we’ve lived anywhere, except maybe in a bubble, we know this isn’t entirely a joke! Paul gets into the nitty gritty of dealing with people in the church. He wantsContinue reading “Those OTHER people”
I see the effect of those who do this, don’t you?
The Apostle Paul said, “Meditate on these things, give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all.” (I Tim 4:15) Slow down.Sit still.Clear your mind. Give yourself ENTIRELY to thinking about the things of God. Well, I’ll just check my phone first. I probably should throw in a load of laundry.Continue reading “I see the effect of those who do this, don’t you?”
We don’t usually mention this.
It’s not typically mentioned when we talk about the gospel. If we trust the Living God, we will labor and suffer reproach. (1 Tim 4:10) I don’t like reading those words, much less living them. But the truth is, the call to follow Christ is a call to die. (Matt 16:24-26) It is not aContinue reading “We don’t usually mention this.”
A Bad Dream
The dream felt like it lasted all night. I was running, hiding, jumping up and hiding again. I was locked in a house with others. We were all hiding. We saw the evil person coming. We had no power against her. I shook with fear frantically looking for some place to hide. And the alarmContinue reading “A Bad Dream”
Is their eye off the prize?
I breezed right past the verse and started reading ahead. But then. I just felt the urge to back up, to slow down, to linger longer. I think the Lord wanted me to pay attention. And the truth is, these words are both terrifying and relevant—“some will depart the faith and give heed to deceivingContinue reading “Is their eye off the prize?”
Hold on. Do you know who you are?
Do you know who you are? I’m not talking about some enneagram number or other test to help you discover yourself. No, this is powerful.This is supernatural.And it’s TRUE. If Jesus is your Savior, YOU are the church of the LIVING GOD, the pillar and ground of the truth. (1 Tim 3:15) As the churchContinue reading “Hold on. Do you know who you are?”
This Work leads to Hope
The Apostle Paul is practical. Straightforward. He doesn’t mince words. In his letter to Timothy, he gives detailed qualifications for church leaders. For the church to be healthy, it’s leaders need to live lives marked by high standards. Truly, we all do. These traits are not talents, giftedness or what you’d likely see on aContinue reading “This Work leads to Hope”
Back to Timothy
Back to Timothy The Apostle Paul has just stated in his letter to Timothy that women are not to teach or have authority over men (see my “controversial “ post on my page on Nov 27); but then he goes on to make clear that not just any man should be in a leadership positionContinue reading “Back to Timothy”
No matter the season
This is a guest post from my daughter, Abi, originally written two years ago. Her desire back then for a “new season” included the desire for a boyfriend. She just got married two weeks ago. However, the truths in this post are timeless and will carry her (and us) through many longings and struggles. Lately,Continue reading “No matter the season”
He walked in on her with another man.
I sat our piping hot soup on the table last night and asked my man if there was anything new from the day. He rattled through some things and then says, “Oh yeah, pretty cool, I got to share with a guy at work how (his first wife) cheated on me. I told him IContinue reading “He walked in on her with another man.”
Who do you celebrate?
The angel said to the shepherds, “Fear not, for I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” There is good news of great joy because the Savior was born. Yet so many feel no joy. They remain unaffected by the familiarity of the Christmas story. So many, especiallyContinue reading “Who do you celebrate?”
When God seems silent
The things which are impossible with men are possible with God”. (Luke 18:27) No seriously, “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.” (Luke 18:27) This hard year, I see so much that seems impossible. Will this pandemic ever end? Will our country ever come together in unity? Will we stop fightingContinue reading “When God seems silent”
The Secret of those not walking in FEAR
It is affecting the hearts and minds of many. I’m not saying we should not take this pandemic seriously or take precautions. I’m not saying that at all. What I am seeing though is so incredibly sad and it breaks my heart. It’s fear without hope. It’s gripping. It’s suffocating. It’s consuming. Many. It’s notContinue reading “The Secret of those not walking in FEAR”
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